The $1.9 trillion package “is calibrated to be of a magnitude to finally deal this COVID-19 virus the blow that hasn’t occurred yet,” Bernstein says. Source
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How NASA will bring Martian rocks back to Earth for first time ever
Never before have humans brought a piece of another planet back to Earth. “If it sounds complicated, it is,” a top NASA scientist said. “If it sounds extreme, it most certainly is.” Source
Woman dies after being shot in head by police protesting Myanmar coup
Sister of young woman shot by police 2 days before her 20th birthday urges protesters to “continue fighting” to reclaim democracy from the military junta. Source
Dolly Parton humbly rejects proposed statue in her honor at Tennessee state Capitol
Dolly Parton has turned down yet another accolade offered to her — this time, from her home state of Tennessee. In a statement, the 75-year-old country superstar said she asked lawmakers not to consider a bill that would allow a statue of her to be built on the grounds of the state’s Capitol. CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano has the details. Source
NASA’s Perseverance rover completes ambitious Mars landing
NASA is celebrating its huge success of landing the Perseverance rover on Mars. After a seven-month journey to the planet, the rover will now collect samples from the landscape. Carter Evans has more on the mission. Source
Former presidential candidate Bob Dole diagnosed with lung cancer
Longtime Kansas Senator Bob Dole revealed that he has stage 4 lung cancer and will begin treatment next week. Dole is 97 years old. Source
Democrats unveil immigration plan with 8-year pathway to citizenship
A bill unveiled by Democrats would enable Dreamers and some farmworkers to gain citizenship in about three years. The process would take eight years for other undocumented immigrants. Nancy Cordes has the details. Source
2/18: Red and Blue
Biden postpones trip after East Coast winter storm; Dolly Parton humbly rejects statue proposal Source
2-month-old ferret clone marks milestone in animal conservation
Two-month-old Elizabeth Ann was created from the frozen cells of a ferret that died more than 30 years ago. Source
Black franchisee says “systemic racism” has prevailed at McDonald’s
Herbert Washington alleges McDonald’s has not allowed Black owners to buy locations in affluent communities. Source